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0-5 years of experience
Managed services for a 17,000+ acre family farm.
- Worked hand in hand with ownership to purchase all inputs at low yearly price points.
- Managed all satellite farm practices including planting, harvest and spraying data using New Holland Ag software.
- Oversaw and sold over 60,000 bushels of certified seed wheat to 50+ customers in the surrounding area.
- Developed Try-it out program in order to establish new Corn and Sunflower see customers and help obtain new business.
- Created numerous spreadsheet programs to track farm production data, seed customers and input pricing.
- Coordinated with farm staff to organize farm task in an efficient and timely manner.
10+ years of experience
- Evaluated cattle feed rations to ensure maximum intake and daily gain to reduce overall cost per head
- Utilized cost management programs to achieve per head and per acre income goals which identified the ideal sale price
- Developed a strong understanding of cattle and grain markets through the analysis and use of contract options
- Supervised employees to complete daily operational tasks, feed cattle, harvest crops and repair equipment
- Executed field and harvest schedules for efficient use of equipment and to improve overall crop production
0-5 years of experience
Managed large barn of top level performance dressage horses catering to the equine and the owners.
- Provided excellent customer service with a willingness to listen to client concerns and making changes as needed for each individual horse in our care.
- Hired and managed 3 employees
- Maintained health/vaccination records
- Participated in all necessary farm chores, feeding, turnout, cleaning stalls, barn/farm maintenance, grooming, and exercise riding as needed
0-5 years of experience
Managed the operation of a 3,500-acre row crop farm
- Used the latest Precision Farming concepts to optimize field-level management (satellite imagery, GPS, information technology)
- Supervised and instructed employees who aided in the successful production of various crops
- Researched and applied for grants/loans through the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), local banks, and various other organizations
- Developed techniques for maintaining most current productive and cost effective farming practices
6-10 years of experience
Worked together with members of the family to make our farm fully functional to generate profits while covering all costs and expenses.
- Collaborated with other business in our community for new products, replacement parts, and any services to ensure the continuing growth of our farm.
- Provided assistance in planting, spraying, and harvesting corn, soybeans, alfalfa, and wheat.
- Assisted in providing care for livestock, cattle.
0-5 years of experience
Manage and supervise all aspects of 7+ million pound per year harvest, 3 million pound swimming crop rainbow trout fish farm, including: 1 Foreman, 14 fulltime, and 6 part time employees.
- Increased Box Canyon farm annual rainbow trout production by 23% as Manager.
- Manage and developed program to economically raise rainbow trout to size of two pound and larger for harvest to high margin customers.
- Supervise Farm Assistant Manager and Fish Health Technician – both positions previously personally held.
- Oversee daily operation and maintenance of 450 Kilowatt Hydroelectric plant with 3 induction generators and programmable logic controller.
- Supervised and co-authored current NPDES permit for Box Canyon as required for authorization to operate by EPA and IDEQ.
0-5 years of experience
Milked 70 cows on a regular basis, cleaned the milking equipment
- Fed the calves, pushed feed up to the cows
- Increased milk production by a thousand pounds every three milkings
- Lowered SCC by approximately 150,000 cells per millimeter by helping the owner find better nutrition. This strengthened their immune system, resulting in less mammary inflammation
- Improved calf health by teaching the owner alternate ways to house the calves with proper ventilation and sanitation
0-5 years of experience
Start up 500 acre fresh pack red/yellow and storage russet potatoes.
- Grew, harvested, washed, packaged and shipped 55 million pounds+ under the Green Giant label
- Managed all planting, cultivating, fertilization, irrigation, spraying, and harvesting field operations
- Managed start up and seasonal builds and operation of a GFSI certified washing and packaging facility requiring 80 employees, 1500 amp electric service, 125 electric motors, 160 tons of refrigeration, two Volm 12000 polly machine/auto baler set ups, six forklifts, 3 loading docks and mobile office
- Hired over 250 seasonal employees total, using craigslist, newspaper and radio ads & staffing agencies
- Managed and maintained 15000 gallons per minute of pivot irrigation covering up to 1800 acres per day
- Served farm as senior operator, mechanic, electrician, HVAC and irrigation tech and chemical applicator
- Monitored, managed and analyzed farm pertinent financial in and outputs equaling over $16 million.
6-10 years of experience
Planned, monitored and scheduled organic farming activities and performed farming activities such as planting, cultivating, irrigating, fertilizer and harvesting.
- Provided fruits, vegetables, herbs & chicken eggs to local chefs.
- Responsible for pen & equipment cleanliness to maintain health standards and high quality of produce.
- Implemented Farm to Table delivery options for customers; doubling profit margins in 2011.
0-5 years of experience
Provided direct assistance to farmers by performing activities such as purchasing or selling products and supplies, supervising properties, and collecting soil and herbage samples for testing.
- Maintained records of services provided and the effects of advice given.
- Advised farmers and demonstrated techniques in areas such as feeding and health maintenance of livestock, growing and harvesting practices, and financial planning.
- Scheduled and made regular visits to farm.
- Distributed goods to farmers market, prepared layout of farmers market booth, and brought booth
- Performed all sales duties.
6-10 years of experience
Managed day-to-day operations such as planting and maintenance, property maintenance, and customer service for a 100-acre farm that includes a Community Shared Agriculture
- Trained employees in proper farming methods
- Operate and repair various tractors, front-end loaders, industrial mowing devices (including zero-turn mowers), chainsaws, line-trimmers, and other small engine devices
- Performed carpentry tasks including greenhouse, fence, and barn construction and repair
0-5 years of experience
- Responsible for management of grain inventory
- Organized and implemented grain transfer system to maximize time efficiency at each harvest site
- Effectively communicated pertinent logistical information with employees on a constant basis
- Coordinated drying and warehousing of over 250,000 bushels of grain
- Installed and calibrated GPS tracking/operating software on multiple farm vehicles
- Performed maintenance and upkeep on multiple farm vehicles daily
0-5 years of experience
Manage confinement of 5000 head of swine
- Maintained detailed record keeping of scientific research
- Controlled a highly computerized feed and ventilation system at all hours
- Communicated effectively in order to serve the needs of the confinement
- Used logic and reasoning to identify and solve problems
0-5 years of experience
Manage all aspects of vegetable and egg production on both farms, adhering to organic standards.
- Redesign function and strategy of Heermance to provide stable and dependable supply of produce
- Design farm plan and strategy to maximize production and convert farm operations to commercial standards
- Strategies implemented resulted in 300% increase of salable product and tripled hen flock numbers
10+ years of experience
Performed maintenance on buildings, equipment, and machinery
- Operated farm machinery and implements including tractors, combines, and planters
- Helped construct structures such as sheds and grain bins
- Created waterways to keep erosion under control
- Built concrete forms to be used in constructing buildings
- Took care and managed cows to keep them healthy
- Aided in assisting people such as veterinarians and mechanics hired by the farm
0-5 years of experience
- Reported directly to the President of the company
- Provided leadership of small work crews on required tasks
- Trained new employees on proper equipment usage procedures and maintenance
- Enhanced the skills of adaptability and willingness to handle any situation as conditions changed
- Assisted in creating and organizing contracts, inventory, and other important company documents
6-10 years of experience
- Managed public lesson program, each week instructing 25-50 lessons
- Coached Mississippi College IHSA Equestrian Team, along with another trainer, where 22 Varsity student-athletes were trained to compete in intercollegiate competition
- Instructor for Mississippi College physical education class held at farm each semester
- Trained, competed with, sold, and bought horses for customers under direction of head trainers, Jack Stedding and Linda Andrisani
- Assisted in event planning for farm operations including weddings, tours, college visits and charity events held at Providence Hill Plantation
10+ years of experience
Responsibilities included but were not limited to promoting, monitoring, and managing sales of all products produced by large scale farming operations/business, managing and maintaining voluminous inventory of equipment including, heavy duty tractors, autostackers, harvesters, large scale irrigation systems, and buildings, project management, purchasing, budget accountability and review, quote preparation for commercial and residential projects, establishing and growing accounts/strong customer relationships, hiring and managing of staff, and scheduling and routing daily deliveries.
- Proven successful background in overseeing farm with gross revenue exceeding $3 million annually.
- Proven ability to anticipate and handle equipment and personnel needs.
- Able to analyze and disseminate information rapidly and accurately.
- Able to resolve issues expediently and independently.
- Proven ability to work in team environment or as an individual.
- Willing to go the extra mile to increase productivity and profitability.
10+ years of experience
- Managed all operations in the owner’s absence
- Contributed to business operational and financial decisions
- Researched and initiated large equipment purchases
- Purchased supplies and connected with buyers and sellers
- Operated farm equipment safely and efficiently
- Maintained equipment and cared for livestock
6-10 years of experience
- Oversaw alfalfa production on 625 acres.
- Created crop budgets in order to maximize annual profits.
- Diagnosed and repaired center pivot irrigation systems.
6-10 years of experience
Manage a 5-member team to ensure the quality and care of all properties and animals
- Categorize monthly expenditures according to tax setup
- Coordinate payroll and other tax information with CPA
- Create and assemble documents, spreadsheets, reports, and e-mail correspondence on a daily basis
- Update information and pictures for the website on a daily basis
- Collaborate with vendors on purchasing of all necessary supplies and equipment in accordance with budget restraints
0-5 years of experience
Created Crop rotation plans on two farms totaling 1200 Acres
- Provided support in establishing a business model for marketing and sales of Black Angus beef.
- Working on the sale of an approximate amount of 150 tons of rye seed to customers.
- Aided in acquiring the necessary labor to fertilize, till, plant and harvest crops.
10+ years of experience
Strategic planning, design and formation of [company name]. Including implementation of barns, fence and overall design to accommodate an efficient and productive thoroughbred breeding operation.
- Hiring and firing of employees.
- Marketing and website updates. Responsible for all email and telecommunications.
- Pedigree and confirmation analysis of thoroughbreds of all ages for purchase and selling for commercial and race performance. Stallion analysis, inspection and contract negotiation for mares to be bred.
- Performed horsemanship skills daily for 40 horses, including foaling, weaning, breeding, training and sales preparation. Ensured each individual horse kept a specific diet required to its needs. Administered medications as needed orally, intravenously and intramuscular.
- Management of employees on a daily basis while performing farm related activities. Responsible for all farm and equipment maintenance to ensure a clean and safe work environment.
- Utilized organizational and computer skills on a daily basis, charting mares estrous cycles, strict vaccination records and scheduling veterinary and blacksmith visits. Responsible for sales entries and meeting all deadlines for nominations and submitting paperwork.
- Communication with high end clients, trainers and consigners for placement of horses for sale and to race including traveling countrywide for meetings and conferences.
0-5 years of experience
- Accountable for the operation and maintenance of light and heavy equipment, including tractors, front end loaders and all-terrain vehicles.
- Personally prepared an unsupervised work schedule in order to meet long term project and output goals.
- Managed the feeding and care of livestock, valuing over $25,000, from acquisition to market delivery.
- Interacted using multiple forms of communication with clientele that include buyers, suppliers and distributors of farm equipment and products.
0-5 years of experience
Overseeing the daily operations of a 175 acre cattle farm as well as an equine operation
- Maintaining accurate inventory records of cattle stock, breeding, calving, current updates on all cattle medical records, and administer vaccines as required
- Overseeing the daily maintenance of the farm grounds mowing, fixing fences, adding additional grazing pastures and hay production
- Managing a 10 acre pecan grove including; pruning and fertilizing for optimal pecan production
- Caretaker for several broodmares includes accurate record keeping and maintaining optimal health for successful reproduction
- Gathering information and creating quarterly profit and loss statements
10+ years of experience
Began part-time employment as an assistant on holidays and weekends repairing equipment
- Promoted to Farm Manager of all labor operations and all employees after a short time as having full time status
- Designed and fabricated equipment to aid in the harvest of all crops
- Solely responsible for the planting and harvesting of all cotton fields
- Managed the harvesting of soybeans consisting of grain-drying and operating irrigation systems
- Operated John Deere tractors such as, but not limited to, the model 8410, 8300, 8210 and the smallest 4760
- Operated lawn tractors
- Consistently demonstrated safe tractor use including various implement hook up without any incidents during my entire tenure
0-5 years of experience
Maintained facilities including equipment, landscaping, and houses
- Completed ongoing training to improve management strategies
- Provided care for a variety of livestock and gardens
- Brought farm to production level and gained access to markets
0-5 years of experience
Developed and implemented urban agro-ecology curriculum for [company name]
- Worked with volunteers and corporate groups on arranging work days and tours
- Developed and maintained 2-acre volunteer garden
- Team-managed a 5-acre production farm
- Designed and taught internship program
10+ years of experience
Chief of Production in sugar cane, rice and sod.
- Recruited workers, guide and delegate functions and responsibilities to personnel (13-30 workers).
- Farm Budget revision, order farm supplies, order and applied agrochemicals, fertilizers, seeds, select sugar cane and rice varieties and farm equipment necessities.
- Production planning, sugar cane harvester direction and schedule, land development, management and training workers.
0-5 years of experience
Oversaw operations of a 200 acre horse farm.
- Inspected facilities and coordinated necessary repairs.
- Management of horses and animal welfare providers.
- Advisor to owners regarding sale, care and purchase of horses.
0-5 years of experience
Specialized in making vaccines to fight contagious swine diseases such as PEDv and had the condition under controlled in 7 days.
- Advanced knowledge with most swine diseases
- Managed the only swine farm of 700 sows in China that is open to the public
- Experienced in sow breeding with an average of 2.05 birth rate per year and an average of 12.7 piglet per birth
- Capable and proficient in sow and swine injections and is familiar with daily routines such as ensuring animal’s health, safety, nutrition and sanitation
6-10 years of experience
Inspect farm/ranch structures, such as buildings, fences, or roads, ordering repair or maintenance activities, as needed.
- Monitor pasture or grazing land use to ensure that livestock are properly fed or that conservation methods, such as rotational grazing, are used.
- Select or purchase machinery, equipment, livestock, or supplies, such as seed, feed, fertilizer, or chemicals.
- Inspect farm/ranch equipment to ensure proper functioning.
- Feed and water livestock; and monitor food and water supplies.
- Inspect, maintain, and repair equipment, machinery, buildings, pens, yards, and fences.
- Clean stalls, pens, and equipment, using disinfectant solutions, brushes, shovels, water hoses, and/or pumps.
- Shift animals between grazing areas to ensure that they have sufficient access to food.
6-10 years of experience
Responsible for the management of 120 acres of farmland; supplying livestock, and produce to local customers.
- Manage the rental section of the farm.
- Verify the accuracy billing of farm supplies that includes heavy equipment rental, farm equipment, animal feed etc.
- Negotiate rental agreements and livestock pricing.
- Purchase and sell livestock at auction yearly.
- Employ three farm employees.
- Comply with regulatory EPA guidelines.
6-10 years of experience
- Work directly with customers with sales of farm products and maintained accurate customer records, prospect lists, and reports.
- Plan, direct delivery of farm supplies and inventory and control expenses within budget.
- Hires, trains, and manages employees.
- Implemented and directed, best management practices plans and pursued continuing education.
10+ years of experience
Purchased machinery, equipment and supplies, such as tractors, seed, fertilizer and chemicals.
- Prepared financial and other management reports.
- Managed farm concerning, crops, harvest and furniture making.
- Visited fields to inspect and estimate maturity dates of crops and damage due to weather.
- Raised both crops and livestock.
- Determined kinds and amounts of crops to be grown and livestock to be bred, according to market and weather.
- Selected and purchased seed, fertilizer, farm machinery, livestock and feed, and assumed responsibility for sale of crop and livestock.
- Set up and operated farm machinery.
- Responsible for surveying.
10+ years of experience
Maintaining four hundred acres of a variety of evergreen and landscaping trees.
- Running and repairing of heavy equipment such as tractors, skid steers, tree spades and utility vehicles.
- Selling and professional landscaping for local families and businesses.
- Active participant with companionship and leadership with my teammates and coaches.
- Energetic contributor partaking in and assisting with hosting colligate tournaments.
0-5 years of experience
Set up and operated irrigation equipment
- Operated tractors, tractor-drawn machinery, and self-propelled machinery to plow, harrow and fertilize soil, or to plant, cultivate, harvest crops
- Harvested fruits and vegetables by hand, applied fertilizers to crops
- Informed farmers or farm managers of crop progress
- Managed farm and farm workers, drove trucks and worked farmers markets
10+ years of experience
Handle and sustain inventory of 2M-6M
- Manage and perform preventative maintenance on equipment including tractors
- Prepare bids and negotiated terms for clients, yearly sales around 100K
- Ensure a safe work environment for our employees and a safe customer experience
- Support and maintain local public and landowner relations
- Responsible for budgeting and forecasting
- Determines procedural changes in process, storage, and shipment for greater efficiency and accuracy
0-5 years of experience
Managed the 30 acre entertainment division of the farm
- Managed 40 seasonal & 10 part-time employees
- Group tour/Private party salesman
- Managed 4-man crews for vegetable cultivation
- Caretaker of 60 livestock
- Coordinated rural tours for corporate parties and 1,500 students per day
- Managed and solved customer complaints and problems
- Pesticide application on produce, cash crops, and orchards (Certified Pesticide Applicator)
6-10 years of experience
- Assign work to a team of 8-10 experienced employees in order to meet weekly goals in a variety of areas including the harvesting, sorting, and packaging of oysters
- Keep a rolling inventory of mature oysters that are ready for market week to week
- Oversee and plan the care for over 10 million juvenile oysters
- Maintain farm equipment, including boats and boat engines, while keeping records of any outside expenses accrued
- Average 50-60 hours per week
6-10 years of experience
- Responsible for managing and running an 800 acre alfalfa farm, including land preparation, planting, irrigation, farming and harvesting, soil care, and equipment maintenance.
- Worked with dairies all over California and Nevada on a consistent basis to maintain stock levels, ensure prompt and timely deliveries and make sure product was always of the highest quality.
- Used my years of sales experience to find new business and had a great deal of success in expanding our customer base.
- Truly learned what it takes to run a demanding, multi-layered business with a wide range of responsibilities.
6-10 years of experience
In charge of the irrigation of 3,000 acres of pecan trees and alfalfa fields.
- In charge of a 20 men crew.
- Coordinated chemical application for trees.
- Operated machines such as backhoe, skeet steer, and fork lift.
- Used welding machines, torch and plasma cutter to fix farm equipment.
- Kept hourly records of the 20 men crew.
10+ years of experience
Co-Manage six agriculture greenhouses
- Constructed two agriculture greenhouses including all gas, electric, and water lines
- Preparation and distribution of products for regional markets
- Plant, cultivate, and harvest products on 110 acres
0-5 years of experience
Lived and worked on Thoroughbred breeding farm
- Managed employees in their daily tasks
- Assisted veterinary on farm calls
- Administration of oral, intravenous and intramuscular injection medications
- Assisted in breeding program (Artificial Insemination and Live Cover)
- Supervised foal delivery, foal care and all facets of breeding operations
- Blood draw on foals for blood tests
- Handled horses in the out of state sales
0-5 years of experience
In charge of overseeing and conducting all aspects of farm operations including:
- Schedule and hire contract labor for various farm related services
- Design and implement new farming techniques
- Record and organize daily operational data into Microsoft Excel spreadsheets
- Receive and fill product orders
- Create and maintain company invoices
- Arrange and schedule local and international shipments of products locally and internationally
- Schedule and conduct guided farm tours
10+ years of experience
Familiar with land preparation, crop production, harvesting procedures, and farm administration.
- Familiar with complex safety regulations and requirements of governmental agricultural support programs.
- Maintain and repair small and large agricultural farm machinery.
- Operate various farming equipment for cultivating, planting, spraying, and irrigating.
- Maintain financial, operational, production, or employment records of farm.
6-10 years of experience
Coordinate all activities of daily farm operations, including care and feeding of livestock
- Ensure animal welfare, perform routine vaccinations, and keep detailed health records
- Maintain barns, pastures, fences, tools and farm equipment
- Pruning, fertilization and management of orchard and garden
- Keep detailed financial records
10+ years of experience
Facilitates all health, breeding and insemination responsibilities for racehorses / marketing / sales
- Hiring, training and mentoring of staff / scheduling / assessment and supervision of personnel
- Responsible for all aspects of facility and grounds repair / preventive maintenance / hay making
- Adept in electrical / plumbing / carpentry /mowing / operation of tractor / skid loader / forklift
- Safely transports livestock in hose truck and trailer / inventory management / ordering / billing
6-10 years of experience
Generation and development of a market for show calves in Arizona and across the Southwest.
- Prepare selected animals for participation in various shows and sales.
- Evaluation of females to be bred, and potential sires to be used, according to knowledge of animals, genealogies, traits, and desired offspring characteristics.
- Inspect, maintain, and repair equipment, machinery, buildings, pens, yards, and fences.
- Skilled operator of equipment used in all aspects of crop management.
10+ years of experience
Oversee & maintain 1200 acres
- Care for 3 horses (ex: feed, medicate & groom)
- Maintain & upkeep barn
- Maintain & use large farm equipment (ex: tractor, mowers, bush-hog & hay-bailer)
- Guided guests on duck, turkey, quail & deer hunts
- Cared for an Arkansas Duck Camp
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